submit urlsubmit rss feedadd directoryMobile Arts Directory

article

Kirk Douglas (born December 9, 1916) is an American actor and film producer known for voice and his recurring roles as the kinds of characters Douglas himself once described as "sons of bitches". He is also father to Hollywood actor and producer Michael Douglas.

Early life


Douglas was born Issur Danielovitch Demsky in Amsterdam, New York to Herschel Danielovitch and Bryna Sanglel, poor Belarusian Jewish parents who immigrated from Homel (also known as Gomel). He was on the wrestling team at St. Lawrence University. To help make his way through college, he thought getting an acting scholarship might work. His talents got him noticed at the acclaimed American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City, where he soon received a scholarship, alongside classmate Betty Joan Perske (soon to be better known as Lauren Bacall). He then served in the U.S. Navy from the entry of the US into World War II in 1941 until it ended in 1945. After the war, he returned to New York City and started doing radio theater and commercials, while trying to break in on Broadway.

More on [ Kirk Douglas ]


directory of related categories

 

 
directory of related topics

Directors :: Directing
Producers :: Producing
Douglas, Michael :: D
Actors and Actresses :: Acting

 
Douglas,_Kirk RSS feed
AP - Celebrity News

Britney Spears' custody battle with K-Fed costly; legal bills could top $700,000
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:00:00 -0700
LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Britney Spears' recently resolved custody dispute with ex-husband Kevin Federline wasn't just messy, it was expensive. Court documents show legal bills submitted on behalf of two law firms who represented Spears total more than $466,000. That's on top of the $250,000 the 26-year-old pop singer has agreed to pay Federline's attorneys.
'CSI' gets its man: 'Matrix' film star Laurence Fishburne replaces exiting William Petersen
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:59:00 -0700
%meta(topic:01016000;ap_topic:general entertainment;subtopic:tv;%)
Vietnam frees British glam rocker Gary Glitter from prison; prepares to deport convicted child molester
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:51:00 -0700
%meta(topic:01011000;ap_topic:general entertainment;subtopic:music;%)

 
Subscribe to People RSS feed

directory of related sites

About.com: An Afternoon with Kirk Douglas - Interview with the actor and his family about the 2003 movie It Runs in the Family
Meta Description: [ During an interview with Kirk Douglas for "It Runs in the Family" (2003), a film the famous actor made in 2003, Douglas was eager to share the floor with his family; son, Michael, his ex-wife and Michael's mother, Diana, and Michaels son Cameron, all who also starred in the film. [p] ]

IMDb: Kirk Douglas (I) - Filmography includes image gallery and links.
Meta Description: [ Kirk Douglas (I) - Filmography, Awards, Biography, Agent, Discussions, Photos, News Articles, Fan Sites ]

Kirk Douglas: Ragman's Son - Detailed biography, news, photographs, filmography, movie poll, and other fan information.
Meta Description: [ Meredy's tribute to classic actor Kirk Douglas with bio, photos, free downloads and filmography. ]

Meredy's Kirk Douglas Trivia Mania - 25 trivia questions about the actor and a few wallpapers.
Meta Description: [ 25 tough trivia questions about classic actor Kirk Douglas. Free Kirk Douglas wallpaper available for download. ]

Reel Classics: Kirk Douglas - Image gallery and links to other sites.

Douglas,_Kirk related videos
francés. Más información en http://cinematofilos.com.ar ... La patrulla infernal Stanley Kubrick Paths of Glory Senderos ...
Next Video

 

HOMEADVERTISINGABOUT US

articlesartsbusinesscomputersgameshealthhospitalshomekids & teensnewsmobilephysiciansrecreationreferenceregionalscienceshoppingsocietysportsworld


Submit a Site About Become an Editor